Updated: The major news headlines of the day, and more. Share Article AAA The all-women crew of onboard Shipping Corporation of India vessel MT Swarna Krishna. Photo: Twitter.com/@mansukhmandviya | Photo Credit: The major news headlines of the day, and more. These six States collectively account for 84.71% of the 18,711 new cases reported in last 24 hours ending 8 a.m. on March 7. India has also reported 100 COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours and six States account for 87% of the new casualties with Maharashtra registering the maximum of 47, Kerala with 16 and Punjab 12 daily deaths.